Deemed Approved Alcohol Beverage Sales Ordinance

Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that the sale of alcohol is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. This law is a tool used by the Planning and Building Divisions in the county to protect against blight and preserve the quality of life.

Performance Standards

Its operation does not result in adverse effects to the health, peace or safety of persons residing or working in the surrounding area;

Its operation does not result in repeated nuisance activities on or near the premises, including but not limited to disturbance of the peace, illegal drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public urination, theft, assaults, batteries, acts of vandalism, excessive littering, loitering, graffiti, illegal parking, excessive loud noises especially in the late night or early morning hours, traffic violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or police detentions and arrests;

Its operation does not result in violations of other county, state, or federal regulations, ordinances, or statutes;

Its operation does not result in the transfer, expiration or revocation of a State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license;

Its upkeep and operating characteristics are compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or orderly development nor encourage the marginal development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and

Its operation does not result in jeopardizing or endangering the public health or safety of persons residing or working in the surrounding area.

Complaint Procedure
Call the Contra Costa County Code Enforcement Division at (925) 674-7210 or submit an online form if you wish to file a complaint that this site may be in violation of the performance standards. Your complaint will be investigated.

To report a life threatening emergency please call 911.
To report a non-emergency call the Contra Costa County Sheriff Dispatch at 877-308-5248.